Harvard Lampoon Building
The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.

📜 Historic building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to The Harvard Lampoon.
🔍 Features a unique, satirical design by Edmund M. Wheelwright.

Why Go

🏰 Unique, satirical architecture inspired by Jamestown, Virginia, and Flemish Renaissance.
📚 Houses one of the world's longest-running humor magazines.
🎨 Features a vast library and a lounge with the largest collection of 17th-century Delft tiles in North America.
🎭 Many famous entertainment figures, including Conan O’Brien and Colin Jost, were members.

Why Avoid

🗣️ Architecture has drawn criticism, described as 'one of the ugliest buildings'.

Tips

🚶 Nearest T station is Harvard Square, a brief walk away.
📍 Located at 44 Bow Street, Cambridge.

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